I have taken the time to learn about cholesterol and the lipoprotein
profile but apparently the author of this article did not. Isn’t it time,
especially at the level of the President’s physician to let the public in
on the truth about cholesterol? That it is a VIN (very important nutrient)
carried to and from our cells by lipoproteins along with other nutrients.
Cholesterol is innocent in the formation of atherosclerosis. The evidence
is in that high glycemic carbohydrates- mostly processed sugar and refined
grains are responsible for high triglycerides which in turn is associated
with sdLDL, an abnormal LDL ( the primary villain in atherosclerosis). To
say the President’s LDL is high is downright wrong. There is so much
evidence to the contrary. Lots of bright non- medical seniors understand
what vLDL and sdLDL are. We reject the current myths - some of our
physicians get it, some don't. Stating that the President’s LDL is high
could give folks who only understand "a high cholesterol is bad" could read
this and think - OMG the President’s “cholesterol” is high and maybe he
needs to be on statins me or like millions of other Americans. All because
this is the fallacy that has been fed to Americans for over 50 years while
holding back healthy saturated fat. I do not understand the measurement
cholesterol to HDL ratio 3.0. It is not possible to measure cholesterol
directly. If it is really - triglycerides to HDL - than the calculation
is .65. That is just wonderful. It is sad to see both the President’s
physician and Medpage have not been able to shake the myths about
cholesterol and present this excellent Lipid profile accurately.
Congratulations President Obama for taking such good care of yourself..

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